Preschool

This is our youngest group of preschoolers. The children in this
class range in age from 3 to 4 years old. Our emphasis in this class
is to encourage social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth by
providing plenty of opportunities to discover and explore throughout
the day. A typical preschool day consists of:

*Morning and afternoon circle time: introduction to the theme
of the week, letter of the week, songs, stories, finger plays,
calendar & weather, colors and shapes
*Art: The children enjoy daily art projects that enhance the
theme or letter of the week
*Science/cooking: The children are free to explore the science
center where you can visit a bug or two that has been
collected from outside, play with a tornado tube, look
through binoculars, etc. The children are involved in a
cooking project at least once a week which incorporates
measuring, tasting, etc.
*Spanish: Spanish is introduced 3 times per week. The
children are learning their numbers, colors, alphabet, basic
phrases, animals, etc. You'd be surprised at how easily they
learn!
*Computer time: The children have time each day to play
educational games on the computer.
*Story time: New and exciting stories are introduced every
day, and our local librarian visits monthly.
*Center time/free play: Dress-up, family living, barbies,
blocks, cars, puzzles, table-top manipulatives, science
center, computer, library, etc. Whatever they choose, they
have a ball!
*Music & movement: The children are encouraged to dance,
run, hop, gallop, and exercise daily through fun
teacher-directed games and acitivities.
*Recess: The children enjoy two outdoor play times daily.
They are free to explore the swings, slides, bikes, climbers
and balls or just run around on the 1/2 acre playground.
*Nap time/quiet time: from 1pm to 3pm daily
*Breakfast, snacks, and lunch are served daily.